Jonathan Smith
BACP
Calm, practical support for everyday anger
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- Person-led approach
- Practical strategies
- Mindful techniques
About Jonathan
Jonathan Smith is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage anger alongside other concerns like stress, anxiety, addictions and relationship problems. He draws on six years of professional experience and personal family experience to understand real-life pressures. He aims to make the first step easier by offering a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk honestly about what they are struggling with.
Jonathan works in a straightforward way. He listens first and asks practical questions to understand what matters most. Then he collaborates with the person to agree small, manageable goals. Sessions focus on what can change now, not on blaming or reliving every detail.
He uses a mix of approaches that match the client’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps spot patterns in thinking and behaviour that feed anger and anxiety. Client-Centred Therapy keeps the conversation person-led and respectful of the client’s pace. Mindfulness techniques are introduced to help with stress and impulsive reactions.
Jonathan has experience supporting people with trauma, family conflict, parenting strain, grief, intimacy issues and workplace difficulties. He also helps with career decisions and coping with major life changes. His work includes support for people dealing with codependency, communication and control problems.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not accepted at this time. People who choose to start work with him complete a short questionnaire and schedule according to his availability.
Jonathan works in a straightforward way. He listens first and asks practical questions to understand what matters most. Then he collaborates with the person to agree small, manageable goals. Sessions focus on what can change now, not on blaming or reliving every detail.
He uses a mix of approaches that match the client’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps spot patterns in thinking and behaviour that feed anger and anxiety. Client-Centred Therapy keeps the conversation person-led and respectful of the client’s pace. Mindfulness techniques are introduced to help with stress and impulsive reactions.
Jonathan has experience supporting people with trauma, family conflict, parenting strain, grief, intimacy issues and workplace difficulties. He also helps with career decisions and coping with major life changes. His work includes support for people dealing with codependency, communication and control problems.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not accepted at this time. People who choose to start work with him complete a short questionnaire and schedule according to his availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
Caregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Jonathan often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy in a simple, practical way. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioural changes to reduce anger and anxiety. Client-Centred Therapy keeps the conversation focused on the person’s priorities and pace, making sure their concerns guide each session.He may also introduce Mindfulness Therapy tools to build awareness of bodily reactions and reduce impulsive responses. Mindfulness exercises can help with stress, sleep and reacting less strongly in heated moments. The choice of approach is collaborative and shaped by what the person wants to achieve and what feels most useful in practice.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make fitting therapy around work and family life easier, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time so sessions fit into a busy day. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and agree how best to work together when you first make contact.
At a glance
- Listed location
- United Kingdom
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Credentials
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Registration (United Kingdom)
- BACP · No. 374680
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jonathan help with?
He supports people with anger alongside issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma, grief and career concerns.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions are person-led and practical. He listens first, then works with clients to set small goals and try out straightforward strategies.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of counselling experience working with a range of difficulties including trauma, addiction and workplace stress.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a BACP counsellor and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to his availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.